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Denisoff, R. Serge was born on June 2, 1939 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Serge Alexander and Irena (Golubev) Denisoff.
( The great depression in the popular recording industry ...)
The great depression in the popular recording industry that began in 1979 still continues. There are signs, however, that the industry is adjusting to new technologies and may soon revive. R. Serge Denisoff documents the decline and possible revival of this comprehensive study of the recording business, a sequel to his widely acclaimed Solid Gold: The Popular Record Industry. Denisoff offers a brief history of popular music and then, in detail, traces the life cycle of a record, beginning with the artist in the studio and following the record until its purchase. He explains the relationships between artist, manager, producer, company, distributor, merchandiser, and media. They all play roles in the scenario of a hit record. He also discusses the new technologies and how they may affect record sales, especially round-the-clock rock and roll on cable television. Tarnished Gold joins Solid Gold as a staple in the popular culture literature.
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( More than 90 record companies release over 9,000 pop re...)
More than 90 record companies release over 9,000 pop records each year—a staggering total of 52,000 songs. Each one competes for the gold record, the recording industry’s symbol of success that certifies $1 million worth of records have been sold. Solid Gold explains why, for each record that succeeds, countless others fail. This book follows the progress of a record through production, marketing, and distribution, and shows how a mistake made at any point can mean its doom. Denisoff suggests that a drastic shift in the demographic makeup of the pop music audience during the sixties has resulted in a broader listening public, including fans at every level of society.
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Denisoff, R. Serge was born on June 2, 1939 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Serge Alexander and Irena (Golubev) Denisoff.
Associate of Arts in Sociology, San Francisco City College, 1964. Bachelor in Sociology, San Francisco State College, 1965. Master of Arts, San Francisco State College, 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, Simon Fraser University, 1969.
Teaching assistant, San Francisco State College, 1965-1967; research assistant, Sausalito Teacher Education Project, California, 1966-1967; research assistant, Simon Fraser U., 1967-1968; teaching assistant, Simon Fraser U., 1968-1969; assistant professor, California State University-Los Angeles, 1969-1970; associate professor sociology, Bowling Green State University, Ohio., 1970-1978; professor, Bowling Green State University, Ohio., 1978-1994.
( More than 90 record companies release over 9,000 pop re...)
( The great depression in the popular recording industry ...)
( Exposure is the name of the game in the world of mass ...)
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Member Popular Culture Association, American Sociological Association.
Son of Serge Alexander and Irena (Golubev) D. M. Ursula Weber, July 25, 1976. Children: Allegra, Rachel.